Are you ready for your child to discover new skills, make friends, and embark on unforgettable adventures? At 1st Effingham Cubs, we welcome girls and boys turning aged 8 to 10½ to join a lively community where fun, friendship, and learning go hand in hand.
Cubs is more than just a weekly club – it’s a place where young people prepare for life. Through Scouting, your child will:
Every week, our Cubs get hands-on with a huge variety of activities designed to help them grow, learn, and have fun:
From racing down rivers to telling stories by torchlight, Cubs spend plenty of time outdoors. Whether it’s building dens, hiking under the stars, or cooking on an open fire, every meeting is a new opportunity for adventure – right on our doorstep!
Cubs learn by doing. Your child will pick up practical skills like first aid and cooking, as well as teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving. These experiences help build resilience, initiative, and integrity, qualities that will benefit them for life.
Cubs work together to help others, both locally and globally. From supporting food banks to planting trees or visiting care homes, our Cubs learn the value of community and kindness.
Our Cub section is active, friendly, and always on the go! Here’s just a taste of what we got up to in 2025:
Cubs also take part in district competitions, earning badges and working towards the prestigious Chief Scout Silver Award.
Cubs meet every Thursday during term time, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm.
When Cubs reach 10½, they ‘swim up’ to Scouts, where even more adventures await!
Ready to join the adventure?
If your child would like to become a Cub, please fill in our Join Form here and we’ll be in touch.
An explorer, adventurer and TV presenter, Dwayne's been seen in BAFTA nominated Channel 5 series Race to the Pole, on BBC Springwatch, Countryfile, National Geographic and Disney+.
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